Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community.Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

A successful Alpha Staff: 

As the Office Assistant you will join the School Operations Team and work to amplify Alpha’s impact in the community. The Office Assistant will be responsible for performing a number of key clerical and operational duties in order to maintain an efficient office environment. In this role, you will play a critical role in supporting the work of our educators and the fulfillment of Alpha’s mission. 

We are seeking passionate individuals who embody Alpha’s mission, vision and core beliefs- teachers who believe that all students can learn and that our scholars belong in college. We are looking for an office manager who is reflective in their practice and is willing to engage in conversations around educational equity and inclusivity. At Alpha, you will uphold rigorous expectations for all students, while leading from a place of empathy and understanding. Alpha is fiercely entrepreneurial and we are focused on supporting our scholars as they grow into self-reliant leaders who will achieve success in their school, college, and career. We're committed to finding an office manager who values and celebrates the diverse experiences of our scholars and their families, and who cares deeply about addressing the inequities that exist in education. 

Alpha staff are expected to:

• Support the school by executing on administrative duties and all day-to-day office responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner
• Manage student data and records by ensuring that filing and data entry meet compliance requirements
• Build strong relationships with scholars, families, and Alpha staff to support with family engagement
• Embody the mission, vision and core beliefs of Alpha

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer: 

• The starting hourly rate for this role is $21.84 and goes up based on years of experience. 
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 1 week during the summer)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 

You Possess…

• High School Diploma - Required
• Bilingual Spanish/English – Required
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Google applications

Join our team…

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four high-performing public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org